Disruption In Hawaii

Hawaii is a small chain of islands nearly 4,300 miles away and was the last state to be admitted to the Union of the United States of America. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the act the made Hawaii a state on August 21, 1959. There are eight main islands: Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoolawe. These islands were made by a series of volcanic eruptions. Over 7 million people visit Hawaii each year.

Honolulu, Hawaii—the state’s capital, is located on the island of Oahu. There are numerous tall buildings in downtown Honolulu, and palm trees and hotels are on every corner. There are several places to shop as well. One way streets are common in Honolulu, too.

The airport in Honolulu is old, hot, and bright. It has

wood ceilings; brown tile floors; many skylights; and paintings over every hallway opening. There are three floors to the Honolulu International Airport. On the airport restroom doors, the men’s read “Kane”; the women’s read “Wahine.” The signs were in the Hawaiian language. There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet, A, E, I, O, U, H, K, L, M, N, P, and W. The airport serves as one of the main hubs for Hawaiian Airlines.
The North Shore of the island of Oahu has waves as high as 30 feet in the winter months. Whale watching is a common attraction during the winter months, as well. There are a couple food trucks and fruit stands around the loop. Souvenir stores and photo opportunities are plentiful. On the way to the North Shore, visitors can tour The Dole Pineapple Plantation and see how pineapples really grow. Trains take guests around the pineapple and sugarcane fields and cocoa trees. More than one third of the world’s supply of pineapple comes from Hawaii. Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee.
Pearl Harbor is located in Pearl City, Hawaii. There is a visitor center where there are videos of the attack available to watch. A boat takes people to the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, where oil is still visible to this day. A wall of the memorial is dedicated to everyone who lost their life on the day of the attack.
On the island of Maui, there are black sand beaches. Long, dark caves were formed by lava flows. The Road to Hana is a mostly one-lane highway with curves so sharp that you have to honk your horn before you turn it. It features one lane bridges and waterfalls, surrounded by the jungle and scenery. A lot of movies and television shows have been filmed on the island of Maui, including Just Go With It, and Jurassic Park.
Hawaii is a state full of history, vibrant colors, lush greenery, and many attractions. Hawaii has been in the scenes of many movies. Hawaii has a unique alphabet. Hawaii’s capital has many one way streets and tall buildings. Hawaii has beaches, souvenir shops, food trucks, and shave ice shops around every corner. Hawaii has something to offer anyone who visits, whether it be history, relaxation, shopping, or sporting.